Associations to the word «Doleful»
Noun
- Quixote
- Dump
- Sancho
- Lament
- Groan
- Howl
- Wail
- Moan
- Chant
- Plight
- Woe
- Sigh
- Orpheus
- Pluck
- Countenance
- Sorrow
- Cry
- Coolness
- Owl
- Exclamation
- Hymn
- Tune
- Ringing
- Alas
- Funeral
- Ballad
- Tone
- Complaint
- Grief
- Wit
- Sound
- Flock
- Tale
- Lions
- Shade
- Compassion
- Whistle
- Melody
- Bell
- Tomb
- Laughter
- Gloom
- Expression
- Noise
- Trumpet
- Voice
- Cart
- Fate
- Sing
- Despair
- Dead
- Traveller
- Misfortune
- Duchess
- Gravity
- Creature
- Wind
- Sang
- Tear
- Sight
Adjective
Wiktionary
DOLEFUL, adjective. Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
Dictionary definition
DOLEFUL, adjective. Filled with or evoking sadness; "the child's doleful expression"; "stared with mournful eyes"; "mournful news".
Wise words
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